Rays flip-flop Jake Odorizzi, Nathan Karns for next starts

Odorizzi will now start Sunday in Boston with Karns going Monday against the host White Sox.

Rays' Jake Odorizzi evens record at 6-6 with win

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(7/28/2015)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi won for the first time since July 11, improving to 6-6 on the year, Tuesday against Detroit.

Odorizzi allowed one run, the third time in five outings that he's surrendered zero or one runs. He struck out eight, his most since April 18, and gave up one run over six innings.

Rays SP Jake Odorizzi mediocre in no-decision Wednesday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(7/22/2015)Rays right-hander Jake Odorizzi still hasn't recorded a quality start since May 25, but his performance Wednesday in Philadelphia represented a small step forward.

Odorizzi allowed two runs on five hits in in five innings with two walks and five strikeouts. The effort took the bad taste out of his mouth after after a pounding Friday in Toronto.

He retired 10 of the last 11 batters he faced in the no-decision. Odorizzi settled down after allowing the first three to reach. A double play scored one and single tallied another, but he shut the Phillies out thereafter.

Odorizzi has given up 17 walks in his last 38 1/3 innings pitched, which partially explains his inability to get through the necessary six to secure a quality start.

Rays' Jake Odorizzi gives up six in loss

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(7/17/2015)Rays starter Jake Odorizzi gave up six runs in 4 1/3 innings in Friday's loss to Toronto.

Odorizzi snapped a two-start scoreless streak. He allowed six hits and walked a season-high five, while striking out a season-low one.

Odorizzi lost for the first time since May 25, dropping to 5-6.

Rays' Moore, Karns and Odorizzi to start series in Philadelphia

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(7/16/2015)Rays manager Kevin Cash has aligned the rest of his rotation coming out of the All-Star break. With the series against the Blue Jays already set, Matt Moore will open the series on Monday against the Phillies in Philadelphia.

Rays to start second half with Odorizzi, Ramirez, Archer vs. Jays

(7/16/2015)The Rays have laid out their rotation for the first series of the second half. Right-hander Jake Odorizzi will start Friday's game in Toronto against the Blue Jays.

Following him in the weekend set will be Erasmo Ramirez and All-Star (and 2015 Opening Day starter) Chris Archer on Saturday and Sunday respectively.

The Rays have not yet announced how the rotation will follow in the next series in Philadelphia.

Rays SP Jake Odorizzi strong again in taming Astros

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(7/11/2015)Rays starter Jake Odorizzi continued to provide the bullpen with plenty of work Saturday, but he again kept his team in the game against Houston.

The result was a win in which he pitched shutout ball for 5 2/3 innings with two hits, three walks and five strikeouts to even his record at 5-5.

Odorizzi cruised through the first three innings, but loaded the bases in the fourth before retiring Hank Conger on a foulout. It was his only jam of the night, but he wasn't totally satisfied.

"I think at some points in the game I got too cute with [my offspeed stuff] and I threw it a little too much and got behind, which caused me to walk guys," Odorizzi told MLB.com. "If I execute a few good pitches there, it's a different story. I just wasn't executing too many of them, but I was able to make good pitches when it counted."

Odorizzi has surrendered three runs or less in seven of his last eight starts and has lowered his ERA to a fine 2.30.

Rays option Andrew Bellatti to make room for Jake Odorizzi's return

Bellatti's departure will make room for pitcher Jake Odorizzi on the roster. Odorizzi is slated to return to the team on Saturday after landing on the disabled list with an oblique strain on June 9.

Rays' Cash confirms Jake Odorizzi will return to rotation Saturday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/9/2015)Rays manager Kevin Cash confirmed Wednesday starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi will return to the rotation Saturday against the Astros. Odorizzi, who has been on the disabled list since June 9 with a left oblique strain, threw a bullpen session Wednesday, which went well, per Cash.

"Huge [lift getting him back]," Cash said, per MLB.com. "Just kind of like the [James] Loney lift, getting these guys back. Guys that we penciled in at the start of spring. Odo has already done a lot this season. But I think if you look what him and [Chris Archer] kind of combined to do. Veteran pitchers in our pitching staff, it allows those extra days and extra innings for our relievers not be used."

Rays SP Jake Odorizzi says he's eager to rejoin rotation

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/7/2015)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (oblique) made his second and final rehab start for Class A Charlotte on Monday.

The right-hander was brilliant, tossing 5 2/3 scoreless innings. He allowed two hits and one walk, while striking out six.

“I haven’t had any pain for quite a while now, so I was just looking to get through this healthy and make sure to get all my pitches in, and I was able to get more outs than the five innings I was scheduled for,” he said, per The Tampa Tribune.

Odorizzi is expected to replace Alex Colome in the rotation. With no options left on his contract, Colome will be moved to the bullpen.

“It’s tough to change things when it’s working really well, and those guys have pitched well,” Rays manager Kevin Cash said. “But Jake Odorizzi, we need him in this rotation.”

Rays' Jake Odorizzi to make one more rehab start before return

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(7/3/2015)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi threw a bullpen session on Friday, two days after his first rehab appearance.

Manager Kevin Cash said Odorizzi will make another rehab start on Monday before returning to the Rays, per MLB.com.

Odorizzi has been on the disabled list with a left oblique strain since June 9.

Rays SP Jake Odorizzi impresses in rehab outing

by Ruben Palacios | Staff Writer

(7/2/2015)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizziwas solid during his first rehab outing for Class A Advanced Charlotte on Wednesday, per MLB.com.

Odorizzi tossed four innings, struck out two batters and allowed one run. He threw 57 pitches and was impressive while recovering from a left oblique strain.

"This is my first time doing a rehab assignment, so it probably went about as well as it could," Odorizzi said. "My arm felt really good, the breaking pitches were really good -- I was surprised with the sharpness after not pitching for three weeks, and it felt like I hadn't skipped a beat. So it was a great sign."

Odorizzi said he is on track to return to the team with at least one more rehab start under his belt.

"I feel like the stuff I had today, I could have taken into today's [Rays] game and been perfectly fine and out there doing normal things," Odorizzi said. "I was really encouraged with how everything went."

Rays SP Jake Odorizzi to begin rehab assignment Wednesday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/29/2015)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi will begin a rehab assignment with Class A Charlotte on Wednesday. The right-hander has been sidelined since early June due to an oblique injury.

Jake Odorizzi won't be back with Rays until after All-Star Game

Odorizzi threw a bullpen session on Monday and will still need to participate in at least a couple of rehab starts before re-joining the team.

"We're not committed to putting a timetable on him yet because he's just thrown one bullpen," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "He's got to get out there and see some hitters and then we'll factor that in where he is."

Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi feels good after bullpen session Monday

"Everything felt good," Odorizzi said. "I was a little rusty at first from not being on the mound, but I got the mechanical issues sorted out about 10-15 pitches in, and it was all good after that."

Odorizzi is on the disabled list with a left oblique strain and is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Wednesday. If all goes well, he would begin a rehab assignment Saturday.

"There's going to be a buildup process," Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "I'm not going to sit here and say it's going to be a five-rehab-start buildup, but he's going to have to build back up. He's taken multiple weeks off now of really throwing with high intensity."

Rays P Jake Odorizzi (oblique) progressing in recovery

Odorizzi could throw again as early as Monday. Odorizzi has been on the disabled list due to an oblique injury.

"Everything is on schedule, just like I had it drawn up in my head," Odorizzi said, per MLB.com. "My body has allowed that to happen. It just feels good and everything is where it needs to be right now."

Jake Odorizzi does sock throws for Rays, will play catch Sunday

Odorizzi is on the disabled list with an oblique problem. He'll play catch on Sunday as his recovery continues to progress.

Rays' Cash: Odorizzi, Moore could be back before All-Star break

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/12/2015)Rays manager Kevin Cash appears optimistic starting pitchers Jake Odorizzi (oblique) and Matt Moore (elbow) will be off the disabled list and in the starting rotation before the All-Star break, according to MLB Network Radio.

"I think we're optimistic that we could be seeing [Odorizzi] in early July, along with Matt Moore, some time before the break," Cash said Friday.

Rays place SP Jake Odorizzi (oblique) on disabled list

Odorizzi referred to it as a mild strain and added he hopes to be throwing again by this weekend. How his oblique reacts to that will determine a timetable for his return.

Pitching coach Jim Hickey had indicated that the right-hander was going to miss a few starts with the injury, which was sustained in his Friday start.

Odorizzi has been a pleasant surprise after posting a mediocre 4.13 ERA in 2014. He has lowered it to 2.47 despite a 4-5 record. He has markedly improved his control, walking just 15 in 76 2/3 innings.

Rays' Hickey: Jake Odorizzi likely few weeks away from MLB game

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/9/2015)Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey is optimistic starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi doesn't have a serious oblique injury. However, it appears he is bracing for Odorizzi to miss a few starts, per MLB Network Radio.

"I don't think it is all that serious, but he is probably a few weeks away from pitching in a major-league game," Hickey said.

Odorizzi left his last start Friday against the Mariners due to an left oblique injury. After opening the season with a 3-2 record and 2.09 ERA in seven starts, Odorizzi is 1-3 with a 3.07 ERA in his last five starts.

Rays SP Jake Odorizzi (oblique) feeling better, status unknown

(6/8/2015)Rays starter Jake Odorizzi, who left Friday's game with an oblique strain, said he was feeling better, but his status wouldn't be known until at least Tuesday, per the Tampa Tribune.

"I felt better (Sunday)," Odorizzi said. "I was able to sleep on it and everything. I felt a good amount better."

Odorizzi is scheduled to meet with team doctor Koco Eaton on Monday.

Rays SP Jake Odorizzi (oblique) likely to miss time

by Elliott Smith | Staff Writer

(6/6/2015)Rays starter Jake Odorizzi, who left Friday's outing in the fifth inning with tightness in his left oblique muscle, is likely to miss some time with the injury, according to manager Kevin Cash, per the Tampa Tribune.

Cash said it was "fair" to think Odorizzi would be sidelined for a bit, but that the team would know more after the pitcher visits with the doctor on Monday.

Odorizzi is 4-5 with a 2.47 ERA in 12 starts this season.

Rays' Jake Odorizzi leaves start with oblique tightness

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(6/6/2015)Rays starter Jake Odorizzi had to leave Friday's game against Seattle in the fifth inning.

Odorizzi had pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits, one walk and striking out four.

With one out in the fifth, Odorizzi met with the trainer on the mound and left the game. The team later said that he was suffering from left oblique tightness, per the Tampa Bay Times.

Rays' Jake Odorizzi allows four runs in win vs. Orioles

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(5/31/2015)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi earned a win on Sunday, allowing four earned runs on seven hits and two walks in six-plus innings while striking out six in his team's 9-5 victory over the Orioles.

Odorizzi (4-5) served up three homers in the game, two courtesy of Delmon Young in the first three innings and a two-run shot with no outs in the seventh to the last batter he faced. He had surrendered just two home runs over his first 10 starts of the season before struggling to keep the ball in the park on Sunday.

"Odo was Odo. Perfect again, kind of what we've come to anticipate," manager Kevin Cash said to the Tampa Tribune. "Probably a little gassed going back out there, but the value of him trying to get three more outs was beneficial for our bullpen. It didn't work out, but he pitched a heck of a ballgame."

Odorizzi owns a 2.61 ERA and 59:14 K:BB ratio in 72 1/3 innings. He's slated to face the Mariners in Seattle on Friday.

Rays P Jake Odorizzi has strong game but earns loss

Odorizzi gave up a run each in the third and sixth innings. He went six total innings and gave up four hits, two walks and struck out two batters.

"You feel for him because he's pitched really well all year," Rays manager Kevin Cash said, via MLB.com. "At the same time, he's a pro. He gets it. He just keeps going out there giving us what we need."

This is Odorizzi's third loss in a row, even though he's had strong efforts in each game. His run support has been lacking, however, as the Rays have only scored a combined five runs in his last three starts.

Odorizzi's next start is projected for May 25 against the Mariners.

Rays make rotation change for Tuesday

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(5/17/2015)The Rays made a change to the starting rotation for a two-game series against Atlanta, per MLB.com.

Nathan Karns was originally scheduled to start the series opener, on Tuesday. Instead Erasmo Ramirez will take the mound. The move was done to get Karns additional rest.

Rays SP Jake Odorizzi throws six solid innings Friday but takes loss

(5/15/2015)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (3-3) gave up three runs on eight hits and struck out five in six innings of work Friday for a loss against the Twins.

Brian Dozier connected for a solo homer off Odorizzi.

Odorizzi allowed one earned run in each of his last two starts before Friday.

Odorizzi's next start is scheduled for Wednesday in Atlanta.

Rays' Jake Odorizzi has strong outing in no decision

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(5/10/2015)Rays starter Jake Odorizzi allowed one run on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings in a no decision against Texas on Sunday.

Odorizzi was scratched from Saturday's start due to illness, but he had a solid outing when he finally took the mound.

"I felt better, but I ... tried to give us as many innings as possible with what I had," Odorizzi said. "It was a tough one, but I was able to get through it and the defense really helped me out. I was just trying to pitch to contact to get as many outs as I could as quick as I could."

Odorizzi didn't walk a batter and struck out seven. He lowered his ERA to 2.09. His next start will be Friday at Minnesota.

Jake Odorizzi to start for Rays on Sunday

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(5/10/2015)Rays starter Jake Odorizzi will take the mound for Sunday's game.

Odorizzi was scratched from Saturday's scheduled start with flu-like symptoms but said he was feeling better and should be able to start Sunday instead. Odorizzi is in the Rays' starting lineup.

The Rays are -156 money line favorites at home against Texas.

Rays' Jake Odorizzi feeling 'a lot better,' could pitch Sunday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(5/9/2015)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi said he's feeling "a lot better" Saturday and could make his next start Sunday against the Rangers, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Odorizzi was originally scheduled to start Saturday but was scratched due to flu-like symptoms. However, rather than miss a turn in the rotation, it appears Odorizzi could simply be pushed back a day. He's 3-2 with a 2.21 ERA and 32:8 K:BB ratio in 40 2/3 innings.

Rays announced pitching moves, other transactions Friday

by Ted Leshinski | Staff Writer

(5/8/2015)The Rays have transferred pitcher Alex Cobb (Tommy John surgery) to the 60-day disabled list and placed pitcher Drew Smyly (left shoulder soreness) on 15-day DL retroactive to May 6, the team has announced.

Rays starter Jake Odorizzi allows one run in seven IP for win

(5/4/2015)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (3-2) gave up one run on seven hits and struck out six in seven innings of work on Monday to defeat the Red Sox.

The one run allowed came in the second inning when he served up back-to-back triples to Brock Holt and Xander Bogaerts.

Odorizzi did not allow a home run in his sixth straight start, matching a Rays' club record.

Odorizzi lowered his ERA to 2.21 with the outing.

Odorizzi's next start is set for Saturday against the Rangers.

Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi tagged for four runs in losing effort

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(4/28/2015)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi allowed four runs on nine hits in 6 1/3 innings of work in Tampa Bay's 4-2 loss to the Yankees Tuesday.

Odorizzi had issues in the first inning when he allowed Jacoby Ellsbury to reach on a walk. Then Ellsbury stole second and reached third on a fielding error before Brett Gardner was able to knock him home on a ground out. Odorizzi then surrendered back-to-back doubles to Mark Teixeria and Brian McCann, bringing home another run.

Odorizzi found a rhythm after, but had more trouble in the fifth inning when with two men on, McCann doubled to deep left center, bringing home two more runs.

Odorizzi, now 2-2, pushed his ERA to 2.41. He will look to get back on track either Monday or Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Rays' Jake Odorizzi allows one run in no-decision Thursday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(4/23/2015)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi didn't factor into the decision Thursday after giving up just one earned run on three hits and three walks in 6 2/3 innings while striking out three in his team's 2-1 win over the Red Sox.

Odorizzi allowed his only run on a sacrifice fly in the second inning, but the Rays weren't able to take a lead in the game until the final play of the night, which was a walkoff RBI single by catcher Rene Rivera. The pitcher has posted a 1.65 ERA and 22:8 K:BB ratio in 27 1/3 innings. He's scheduled to face the Yankees in New York Tuesday in his next start.

Rays starter Jake Odorizzi comes apart in sixth inning, takes loss

by Ted Leshinski | Staff Writer

(4/18/2015)Rays starter Jake Odorizzi (2-1) held the Yankees scoreless through five innings on Saturday but was touched for three runs in the sixth and ended up suffering the loss.

He struck out nine in his six innings of work in his first loss of the year.

Odorizzi came into Saturday's game as the third AL pitcher in the last 100 years to start the season by winning consecutive starts of six-plus innings, two hits or fewer and one run or less.

Odorizzi will look to get back in the win column on Thursday against the Red Sox.

Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi goes eight strong innings in win Monday

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(4/13/2015)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi allowed just one run on two hits in eight innings of work in Tampa Bay's 2-1 win over the Blue Jays Monday.

Odorizzi used 103 pitches, 63 going for strikes, to navigate his start. His lone blemish came in the fifth inning after surrendering a double to Kevin Pillar. Second baseman Devon Travis singled him home. Odorizzi finished the inning off with a strikeout. His ERA remains low at 0.61 and will look for a third straight win Saturday against the Yankees.

"I was commanding it with all my pitches," Odorizzi said, per MLB.com. "Throwing curve balls, slow curve balls when I needed to keep them off everything else. For the most part, I think commanding the zone was a big part of how successful we were tonight."

Odorizzi has allowed two hits or fewer four times in his career, including Wednesday. He is 4-0 with a 0.00 ERA in those outings.

"I warmed up well and sometimes that doesn't translate to a game," he said. "It doesn't show up. ... I was relaxed, I wasn't nervous, I wasn't anything. It was just another game. I kind of took that mentality into it. I wanted to execute and that's what I did."

Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi tosses seven strikeouts in win

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(4/8/2015)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi went 6 2/3 innings in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Orioles. Odorizzi tossed seven strikeouts with two hits and non runs allowed in his outing.

Odorizzi didn't get much resistance from Baltimore, working efficiently through his appearance. He did not allow a baserunner to get past second base in his 6 2/3 innings.

He will look to keep things rolling Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Rays SP Jake Odorizzi goes four innings in final spring start

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(4/3/2015)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi made his final exhibition start Friday against the Yankees. He allowed three runs on five hits and no walks in four innings. He had no strikeouts.

Odorizzi took the mound with a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, but he gave two runs back on Miguel Cabrera's one-out home run. Odorizzi gave up his third run on a Cabrera double in the third inning.

Odorizzi finishes the spring with a 4.26 ERA over four starts (12 2/3 innings). He will make his season debut Wednesday against the Orioles.

Chris Archer has been tabbed to start Opening Day in place of Alex Cobb (forearm), but Cash is mulling the starters for the next two games because he is still looking at matchups in the next few series after Baltimore.

Rays lining up rotation with Archer, Odorizzi and Karns to pitch Saturday

The team's Nos. 1 and 3 starters - Alex Cobb and Drew Smyly - will start the season on the disabled list, leaving Archer as the potential Opening Day starter.

"Everything goes into lining up the rotation now," Cash said. "We're all trying to accommodate them as much as possible, because a lot of moving parts and stuff like that. I don't think anything is set in stone."

"I think this is the first time I went into the sixth inning of a spring training game in my career, so it was good," Odorizzi said. "I felt really good out there. Everything was being cooperative. So it was a good work day."

Rays' Jake Odorizzi expected to move up one spot in rotation

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3/17/2015)While the plans have yet to be finalized, it appears Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi will move up from fourth to third in the rotation due to Drew Smyly's shoulder injury, per The Tampa Tribune. If that happens, Odorizzi would start the third game of the season against the Orioles instead of the fourth game against the Marlins.

“I have a lot of days between now and then that we can change the schedule. It’s not going to be that big of a deal,” Odorizzi said. “Realistically, regardless of Drew being down for a few weeks or not, I was still putting lofty goals for myself to go out and be better than I was last year. I think there’s plenty of room for improvement from last year to this year. Him being down doesn’t change the way I need to think about myself.

“I put a lot of pressure on myself at the beginning of the season last year and we all saw how that went. So I think that year of building and learning has really helped me turn a corner and going into this year I feel like a whole different type of person just going through a whole season. Coming back, knowing I have my spot, hair down a little bit, relax and at the same time I want to do a lot better than last year.”

Rays SP Jake Odorizzi throws four innings in intrasquad game

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(3/16/2015)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi pitched four innings against minor leaguers in an intrasquad game Monday and said the outing went "really well," MLB.com reports.

"I thought today went really well, actually," Odorizzi said. "You never know how these things are going to go. But I thought overall, it was really beneficial, and I got to work on a lot of stuff that you wouldn't work on in a spring-training game. I think I threw eight first-pitch curveballs in a row, so that was something I wanted to work on today. And worked on a lot of cutters, too. So overall, it was a really good day."

Odorizzi believes he's on schedule this spring.

"Not behind, not ahead," Odorizzi said. "Today was a lot better than [against the Twins on Wednesday] just feel-wise and how everything was coming out. So I think I'm progressing how I need to be."

Odorizzi will likely open the season as the No. 3 starter.

Rays manager Kevin Cash tabs Alex Cobb as opening day starter

"There's a lot of things on your short list of career highlights that you can say you've done," Cobb said, per the Tampa Bay Times. "Obvioiusly, with being in the World Series and winning the World Series being at the top. Being an opening day starter falls somewhat shorter than that, but it's right up on that list."

"He was extremely excited," Cash said of Cobb. "I kind of expected him to say, 'Yeah, OK, whatever,' but he was pumped. And you look back and you're like, 'Man, he's had some good pitchers here that maybe he's had to wait in turn for (James) Shields and (David) Price and those guys. I think he looks at it as being an honor, because there have been some good ones here in the past that have done it."

Rays' Odorizzi adds 17 pounds to help strengthen lower body

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(2/23/2015)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi spent the offseason working to strengthen his core and base, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Odorizzi reported to camp at 197 pounds following a 17-pound weight gain.

"It was just eating a lot of food, obviously healthy food, but pretty much as much as I could shovel in," Odorizzi said. "Pretty much every meal I ate was larger than I would have had last year. … There were just a lot of meals, like six or seven a day. I'd eat something every two-three hours.

"My upper body's not that much different, it's almost all from the waist down. Just more strength for pitching, and more stability. … More body control having a sturdier base."

Odorizzi is hoping the added weight will help increase the velocity on his pitches.

"I feel really good, that's the main thing," he said. "Everything feels good coming out, my body feels strong. That's the most I can ask for coming into spring."

Jake Odorizzi surrenders five runs in loss vs. Red Sox

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/24/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi took a loss Wednesday, allowing five earned runs on seven hits and three walks in three-plus innings while striking out three in his team's 11-3 defeat against the Red Sox.

Odorizzi (11-13) finishes the season with two ugly lines in his last three starts. After being staked to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning, the starter gave up a pair of runs in the second, with one coming on a home run. The Red Sox broke through with five runs in the fourth, with three of the runs being hung on Odorizzi. He ends the season with a 4.18 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 174:59 K:BB ratio in 168 innings.

Jake Odorizzi spins six one-run innings in win vs. Yankees

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(9/16/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi earned a win Tuesday, giving up one earned run on five hits and one walk in six innings while striking out three in his team's 6-1 victory over the Yankees.

Odorizzi (11-12) gave up an RBI single in the second inning and appeared he may be headed for a tough loss befor the offense came through with a run in the fifth and another in the sixth. Three of his last four outings have been excellent, but he also has two clunkers in his last five starts. Odorizzi owns a 3.98 ERA and 171:56 K:BB ratio in 165 innings. He's scheduled to face the Red Sox next Tuesday.

Jake Odorizzi turns in a rough game Wednesday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/10/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi had a rough game Wednesday against the Yankees.

Odorizzi gave up six runs on five hits over 4 1/3 innings. He struck out two and walked two during the outing. Odorizzi was spotted a four-run lead before he got on the mound, but couldn’t hold on. The Yankees consistently put pressure on him, scoring at least a run in all but one inning against Odorizzi. Brian McCann proved to be a thorn in his side. McCann singled home two runs in the third inning, and would come around to score on a triple in the fifth. Odorizzi was replaced at that point, but was charged with his sixth run after departing.

With the loss, Odorizzi dropped to 10-12. He’ll take on the Yankees in his next start.

Jake Odorizzi looks dominant in no-decision

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/5/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi had another dominant outing on Thursday, but failed to factor into the decision at home against Toronto. He allowed three hits and no walks while striking out three over seven scoreless frames.

Of his 95 pitches, 68 were strikes. He own s a 3.84 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP over 28 starts (154 2/3 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Thursday in New York against the Yankees.

Jake Odorizzi stays dominant vs. Red Sox

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/30/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi dominated the Red Sox on Saturday, scattering one hit over seven scoreless frames to improve to 10-11 on the year. He struck out seven and walked three in a 7-0 victory.

Over his last three starts covering 17 2/3 innings, Odorizzi has allowed 11 earned runs. He owns a 4.03 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 27 starts (147 1/3 innings). His next start will come Thursday at home against Toronto.

Jake Odorizzi eaten alive by home runs

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(8/25/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi had a rough start Monday against the Orioles.

Odorizzi allowed eight runs on 11 hits over four innings. He struck out three and walked one during the outing. Home runs were a major issue for Odorizzi. He wound up giving up four long balls during the game. Odorizzi got through the first two innings with no issues, but ran into some trouble in the third. Odorizzi gave up a single to start the inning, and then allowed back-to-back home runs. He settled down enough to get out of the inning without giving up any more runs. After a scoreless fourth, things fell apart in the fifth. Odorizzi gave up three straight singles to open the frame, the last of which brought home a run. With two men on, Delmon Young hit a three-run blast. J.J. Hardy followed that up with a solo shot. Odorizzi was replaced before he was able to record an out in the fifth inning.

With the loss, Odorizzi drops to 9-11. He’ll take on the Red Sox in his next start.

Jake Odorizzi loses his 10th game Wednesday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(8/20/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi turned in a strong start Wednesday against the Tigers.

Odorizzi gave up three runs on five hits over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out seven and walked two during the outing. The Tigers struck early against Odorizzi. With two outs in the first inning, Rajai Davis doubled and Ian Kinsler singled home a run. Odorizzi then settled in, tossing five straight scoreless innings. He ran into trouble again in the seventh. The same exact sequence happened during the inning. Odorizzi struck out the first two batters of the inning, but allowed a double and run-scoring single to the next two hitters. He was removed from the game at that point. Another run score following his departure. That run was charged to Odorizzi.

With the loss, Odorizzi dropped to 9-10. He’ll take on the Orioles in his next start.

Jake Odorizzi goes seven strong in win over Texas

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/15/2014)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi gave his team seven strong innings against the Rangers in Arlington, improving to 9-9 on the season. The right-hander permitted two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out seven in a 6-3 victory.

Over his last two starts covering 13 innings, Odorizzi has allowed two earned runs. He owns a 3.82 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP over 24 starts (129 2/3 innings). He will make his next start Wednesday at home against Detroit.

Jake Odorizzi strikes out nine in gem Saturday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(8/9/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi earned a win Saturday, giving up just three hits in six scoreless innings and striking out nine in his team's 4-0 victory over the Cubs.

Odorizzi (8-9) endured a rough outing his last go-round but dominated the opposition Saturday, striking out five consecutive batters in the first and second innings. He owns a 3.89 ERA and 139:45 K:BB ratio in 122 1/3 innings. Odorizzi is scheduled to face the Rangers Thursday.

Jake Odorizzi suffers five-run first inning in loss Sunday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(8/3/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi took a loss Sunday, giving up five earned runs on eight hits and three walks in just three innings and striking out one in his team's 7-5 defeat against the Angels.

Odorizzi (7-9) let the first seven runners of the game reach base safely and ended up surrendering all five of his runs before the top of the first inning was over. He hadn't surrendered more than three runs in a game since his first start of June. Odorizzi owns a 4.09 ERA and 130:45 K:BB ratio in 116 2/3 innings. He's scheduled to face the Cubs Saturday.

Jake Odorizzi stays dominant in tight win over Brewers

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(7/29/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi worked his way past a solo home run in a dominant outing Monday night against the Brewers, improving to 7-8 on the year. The right-hander yielded only one run on three hits and no walks while striking out five over seven innings of a 2-1 victory.

Over his last four starts covering 25 1/3 innings, Odorizzi has allowed seven earned runs. He owns a 3.80 ERA, a 1.28 WHIP and 129:42 K:BB ratio in 106 2/3 innings. His next start will come Sunday at home against the Angels.

Jake Odorizzi strikes out eight in win vs. Cardinals

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(7/22/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi earned a win Tuesday, giving up two earned runs on five hits and three walks in 5 2/3 innings and striking out eight in his team's 7-2 victory over the Cardinals.

Odorizzi (6-8) surrendered a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning, but he was able to regroup and hold the opposition scoreless until the Cardinals slugged another solo home run in the sixth inning. He hasn't given up more than three earned runs in any of his last eight innings.

Odorizzi owns a 3.97 ERA and 124:42 K:BB ratio in 106 2/3 innings. He's scheduled to square off with the Brewers Monday.

Jake Odorizzi makes key adjustment

by Larry Hartstein | Senior Analyst

(7/21/2014)Rays starter Jake Odorizzi is 3-2 with a 2.28 ERA over his last seven starts, with opponents batting .204 against him, notes MLB.com. His turnaround began with a June 10 game against the Cardinals in which he allowed one run and three hits over 7 1/3 innings.

"I realized some things I hadn't seen before when I went out there," Odorizzi told the website. "Now I notice it every game, and it's translatable at the end of each game, and I can tweak it."

Odorizzi declined to elaborate on his adjustment. "Just, I did something different than what I normally do," he said. "And now that I'm doing it, it's like, 'Why didn't I do this from the get-go?'"

A Highland, Ill., native, Odorizzi will start Tuesday in St. Louis against the team he grew up rooting for.

Jake Odorizzi a second half stud?

Odorizzi has emerged as a solid starter over the first half of the season, but there's still some room for improvement. His .321 BABIP suggests he may be experiencing poor luck on balls in play. It should be noted, though, that Odorizzi doesn't have a large sample to work with, so it's possible this is his natural BABIP.

Still, that seems hard to believe. Odorizzi is primarily a fly ball pitcher, and those types of players tend to post lower BABIPs since fly balls turn into outs more often. All the other tools seem to be there, and Odorizzi could emerge as a second half star if things break right.

Jake Odorizzi criminally underowned

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(7/14/2014)I don't know how many different ways I can say it: Jake Odorizzi is really good, much better than his year-to-date numbers would have you believe.

I understand his 5-8 record keeps him buried on the sortable stats page, but I had hoped his 3-1 record in his last five starts would turn the tide in his favor. It has, but not fast enough for my liking.

As always, it goes well beyond the record. His ERA and WHIP (as well as his win-loss record) were skewed by a disastrous start to the season. In his last 13 starts, he has a 2.95 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 11.0 strikeouts per nine innings.

Granted, the innings haven't always been so consistent during that stretch, but you can't discount those numbers too much, especially the strikeout rate. If you limited his season to just the last two-thirds, he'd rank third in that category, behind Clayton Kershaw and Yu Darvish.

Jake Odorizzi strikes out seven in win vs. Blue Jays

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(7/12/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi earned a win Saturday, giving up three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks in 6 2/3 innings while striking out seven in his team's 10-3 victory over the Blue Jays.

Odorizzi (5-8) has now surrendered three runs or fewer in seven straight starts, and he continues to rack up the strikeouts. He owns an impressive 116:39 K:BB ratio in 101 innings while posting a 4.01 ERA going into the All-Star break.

Jake Odorizzi strikes out eight in quality start Monday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(7/7/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi was stuck with a loss Monday after giving up two earned runs on six hits and two walks in six innings and striking out eight in his team's 6-0 defeat against the Royals.

Odorizzi (4-8) worked his way out of a one-out, bases-loaded jam in the second inning before giving up two runs in the third. He was able to keep the Royals' offense mostly at bay, but the Rays' offense couldn't get anything going Monday. Odorizzi owns a 4.10 ERA and 109:37 K:BB ratio in 94 1/3 innings. He's slated to face the Blue Jays Sunday.

Jake Odorizzi wins for second time in three starts

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/2/2014)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi won for the second time in three starts during a 6-3 win Wednesday at N.Y. Yankees. He allowed three runs on eight hits and one walk, while striking out four in 5 2/3 innings.

Odorizzi's day got off to an ominous start, as he allowed a leadoff home run to Brett Gardner in the bottom of the first inning. He allowed two more hits -- both singles -- in the inning, but he limited the damage to one run.

The Rays tied the game before Brian McCann put New York ahead 2-1 in the third inning with a solo home run. The Rays tied the game again in the top of the fourth before Gardner had a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the inning to put New York back on top. The Rays tied the game in the fifth before taking the lead for good with a two-run homer in the sixth.

Wednesday was the first time in five starts Odorizzi (4-7) allowed more than two earned runs. He's expected to make his next start Monday against the Royals.

Jake Odorizzi struggles with control in no-decision

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(6/28/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi struggled to get through five innings Friday, in a 4-1 loss to the Orioles.

Odorizzi allowed just one run in his outing, but was in pretty much constant trouble throughout. He surrendered six hits and walked four batters, his highest total in more than a month. Odorizzi also struck six batters out before leaving after 106 pitches.

Odorizzi settled for a no-decision in the game, and remains 3-7 with a 4.14 ERA heading into his start against the Yankees Wednesday.

Jake Odorizzi to start Game 2 Friday

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(6/25/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi will start Game 2 of the team's Friday double-header, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Odorizzi has posted a 4.29 ERA over 77 2/3 innings. Alex Colome is expected to start Game 1 Friday.

Jake Odorizzi on verge of breakthrough?

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/23/2014)If you have yet to realize just what kind of impact Jake Odorizzi could make for your Fantasy team, time to look beyond the 3-7 record and 4.29 ERA.

Let's start with his year-to-date numbers since a smaller sample size is inherently open to criticism. He's averaging 10.5 stikeouts per nine innings -- third-best among qualifying starting pitchers, behind just Yu Darvish and Stephen Strasburg -- and has a 3.15 FIP. In case you're unfamiliar with FIP, it's an estimate of what a pitcher's ERA would be with luck and defense removed from the equation. Quite simply, he's pitched better than his overall numbers show.

And his more recent numbers bear witness to that. In his last nine starts, he has a 2.88 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings -- numbers without comparison at starting pitcher. The closest would probably be Madison Bumgarner, but even his strikeout rate is a little off.

Which isn't to say Odorizzi is on the verge of becoming a Cy Young contender -- he at times has trouble pitching deep into games, for one thing -- but a nine-start sample is nothing to scoff at. Nathan Eovaldi is still 80 percent owned because of a not-as-impressive eight-start stretch to begin the year. Right now, Odorizzi is looking like the more attractive of the two.

Jake Odorizzi fans 10, ends losing streak

Odorizzi pitched into the eighth inning while facing just three batters over the minimum. He allowed just one hit and a pair of walks in 7 1/3 inning of work, while striking out 10 batters on 111 pitches.

Odorizzi got the win to snap a winless streak that had reached six starts. He is still just 3-7 with a 4.29 ERA on the season, but will try to build on Saturday's outing when he takes the mound Friday in Baltimore.

Jake Odorizzi surrenders two runs in no-decision vs. Orioles

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(6/16/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi wasn't a factor in Monday's decision, giving up two earned runs on three hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings while striking out five in his team's 5-4 win over the Orioles.

Odorizzi kept the Orioles off the board until the sixth inning, when he surrendered a two-run home run to Adam Jones. It was his second straight quality start after struggling in his previous two outings. Odorizzi owns a 4.73 ERA and 81:28 K:BB ratio in 70 1/3 innings. He's slated to take on the Astros Saturday.

Jake Odorizzi continues to make strides

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/11/2014)Judging by his 2-7 record, 4.85 ERA and 1.42 WHIP this season, Jake Odorizzi looks every bit like a pitcher you don't want in Fantasy.

But what those numbers conceal is a 3.38 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 12.1 strikeouts per nine innings in his last seven starts. Make those seven his first seven, and he's owned in more than twice as many leagues as he is right now.

Of course, his most recent start Tuesday against the Cardinals helped bring down those numbers a good bit. No doubt, a steadier stretch would have attracted more attention in Fantasy. But the point is the good starts for Odorizzi have been frequent enough that he deserves to be on your radar in mixed leagues despite the 2-7 record.

Obviously, he'll have to win at a better rate to contribute anything worthwhile, but I suspect we've seen the worst of the Rays so far. Doesn't mean you have to add him just yet, but keep an eye on him.

Jake Odorizzi takes hard-luck loss Tuesday vs. Cardinals

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(6/10/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi was hung with a loss Tuesday, giving up just one earned run on three hits and one walk in 7 1/3 innings while striking out five in his team's 1-0 defeat against the Cardinals.

Odorizzi (2-7) took his third straight loss Tuesday but deserved better, surrendering only a sixth-inning solo home run but getting outdueled by Adam Wainwright. Odorizzi owns a 4.85 ERA and 76:26 K:BB ratio in 65 innings. He's scheduled to face the Orioles Monday.

Jake Odorizzi gets hit hard again in loss to Miami

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(6/5/2014)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi continued to struggle in a Thursday afternoon loss to the Marlins, dropping to 2-6 on the year. The right-hander coughed up four runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out eight over five innings.

Over his last two starts covering 8 1/3 innings, Odorizzi has allowed nine earned runs. He has not won a decision since May 14 in Seattle. He will look to get back on track Tuesday at home against St. Louis.

Jake Odorizzi exits early in fifth loss

Odorizzi made it into the fourth inning before he was forced out. He was tagged for five runs in 3 1/3 innings of work, while allowing six hits and a walk in the outing. He struck out six while throwing 84 pitches before being pulled, with the loss.

Odorizzi is now just 2-5 on the season, and has not win in his last three starts. He carries a 5.13 ERA into his next outing, set for Thursday against the Marlins.

Jake Odorizzi looks sharp in no-decision

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(5/25/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi bounced back with a quality start on Sunday against the Red Sox, limiting Boston hitters to one run on four hits in six innings of work in a no-decision.

Odorizzi allowed a sacrifice fly in the third inning for his only damage of the afternoon. He struck out five and walked one in 108 pitches, 74 for strikes. His ERA improved from 4.98 to 4.56. Over his last four starts covering 21 2/3 innings, Odorizzi has allowed only four earned runs.

Following the 8-5 home victory, Odorizzi will make his next start Saturday at Boston.

Jake Odorizzi's last start not a deal breaker

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(5/21/2014)With his disastrous start against the Athletics Tuesday in which he allowed three runs on four hits with five walks and eight strikeouts in 4 2/3 innings, you might assume whatever progress Jake Odorizzi had made in his previous two starts, allowing no runs on six hits with four walks and 18 strikeouts in 11 innings, was lost. But that's probably not the case.

As I pointed out after his last start, his success coincided with a change in his arsenal. Specifically, he began throwing his breaking balls 25-30 percent of time, or about twice as often as before. Leading up to Tuesday's start, The Tampa Tribuneprovided the backstory for the change, noting that pitching coach Jim Hickey and catcher Ryan Hanigan believed Odorizzi had become too predictable and urged him to mix it up.

Hanigan, as the one calling the pitches, helped make it happen, but with him sidelined by a hamstring injury Tuesday, Odorizzi was forced to work with Jose Molina. And his old habits returned. He threw his slider and curveball only 15 percent of the time.

If Hickey and Hanigan figured it out the first time, you can trust them to figure it out again. The turnaround for Odorizzi should be a quick one.

Jake Odorizzi can't complete five innings in loss Tuesday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(5/20/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi couldn't complete five innings despite throwing 113 pitches Tuesday, giving up three earned runs on four hits and five walks in 4 2/3 innings while striking out eight in his team's 3-0 loss to the A's.

Odorizzi (2-4) had been brilliant in his previous two starts, striking out 18 in 11 scoreless innings, but while the Ks remained high, he struggled through the first two innings Tuesday, ultimately giving up all three runs in the second inning. He owns a 4.98 ERA and 52:23 K:BB ratio in 43 1/3 innings. Odorizzi is slated to face the Red Sox Sunday.

One of three Rays starters on brink of losing rotation spot

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/17/2014)Joe Maddon has yet to decide which pitcher will lose his spot in the rotation upon the return of Alex Cobb from an oblique strain. Cobb is set to make his lone rehab start Saturday night. That would line him up to start with the Rays on Thursday.

It also lines him up to replace Cesar Ramos. If Ramos performs poorly Saturday night against the Angels, he could be the odd man out. But Erik Bedard and Jake Odorizzi are also candidates.

Ramos did not pitch well in his last start. He allowed five runs on 11 hits in 6 2/3 innings Monday night in Seattle. Bedard has been strong since joining the rotation and Odorizzi has not allowed an earned run in his last two outings combined.

Jake Odorizzi may have turned the corner

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(5/15/2014)When Jake Odorizzi struck out 11 batters in five innings against the Indians Friday, it seemed like an aberration. He had been knocked around all season up to that point, with command so poor he seemed destined for a return trip to the minors.

But when he followed it up with six one-hit innings at the Mariners Wednesday, striking out seven and walking two, I was compelled to investigate.

As I mentioned on Thursday's Fantasy Baseball Today, I found something in the Pitch F/X data. His turnaround has coincided with an increased reliance on breaking balls -- specifically, a curveball and slider. He threw them 30 percent of the time in this latest start and 25 percent of the time in the 11-strikeout effort. That's more than twice as often as before.

He wasn't getting by on the fastball-changeup combo alone. Now that he's incorporating his full arsenal, he has a better chance of meeting the potential that made him a legitimate sleeper coming into the year.

If Drew Pomeranz, Dallas Keuchel, Rafael Montero and Josh Beckett have already been picked up in your league, you might give Odorizzi a shot. Last year at Triple-A Durham, he compiled a 3.33 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings in 22 starts.

Jake Odorizzi tosses six one-hit innings vs. Mariners

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(5/14/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi gave up just one hit and two walks in six scoreless innings while striking out seven to earn a win in his team's 2-0 victory over the Mariners Wednesday.

Odorizzi (2-3) lost a no-hitter with two outs in the sixth, and he didn't come back out for the seventh after getting the last out of the previous inning. He's now turned in two straight scoreless starts, giving him a 4.89 ERA and 44:18 K:BB ratio in 38 2/3 innings. Odorizzi is scheduled to face the A's Tuesday.

Jake Odorizzi proves tough to hit in no-decision

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(5/10/2014)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi failed to reached the sixth inning for the sixth start in a row Friday against the Indians, but only because he racked up a high pitch count in a 6-3 loss.

It was hard to blame Odorizzi much for the loss, as he left the game with a 2-0 lead. He lasted just five innings largely thanks to a high pitch count racked up en route to a career-high 11 strikeouts. He walked just two batters and scattered five hits in his five shutout innings before being pulled with 101 pitches thrown.

Odorizzi remains 1-3 on the season with a 5.79 ERA, though he does have 37 strikeouts in 32 2/3 innings. He will try to build on his relative success in his next scheduled start, set for Wednesday against the Mariners.

Jake Odorizzi mashed again Saturday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/3/2014)Rays starter Jake Odorizzi was rolling merrily along Saturday against the host Yankees. But he has struggled the second time around lineups this season - and he certainly did against New York.

He retired the first nine batters he faced, but a leadoff single in the fourth by Jacoby Ellsbury signaled disaster. Odorizzi gave up a two-run homer to Mark Teixeira that inning and opened the fifth by surrendering a double, walk and two-run double to Ellsbury before being pulled. He finished having given up three earned runs on five hits with two walks and four strikeouts.

Odorizzi, whose ERA now rests at a disturbing 6.83, has yielded 21 earned runs in his last 21 1/3 innings. He is scheduled to start again next Friday against visiting Cleveland, but his spot in the rotation could be getting tenuous.

Jake Odorizzi hit hard in loss to White Sox

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(4/29/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi (1-3) failed to complete the fifth inning in another rough outing Monday night, suffering his third loss of the season in a 7-3 defeat to the White Sox. The right-hander was charged with four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five over 4 1/3 innings pitched.

Odorizzi owns a 6.85 ERA and a 1.82 WHIP over 23 2/3 innings pitched. He will make his next start Saturday against the Yankees in New York.

Jake Odorizzi can't escape fourth inning vs. Twins

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(4/24/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi was lifted after just 3 1/3 innings Wednesday, giving up four earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five in his team's 6-4, extra-innings loss to the Twins.

Odorizzi took a 2-0 lead into the fourth inning, but he walked the first batter of the inning before giving up a game-tying home run. The Twins would then notch two singles a walk before a sacrifice fly brought the third runner of the inning home. Odorizzi was then removed, and his relief allowed one of the inherited runners to score. He didn't factor into the decision after the Rays tied things up later in the game.

The Rays starter owns a 6.52 ERA and 17:10 K:BB ratio in 19 1/3 innings. Odorizzi is lined up to face the White Sox in Chicago Monday.

Jake Odorizzi moved to Wednesday

Odorizzi was initally scheduled to go Tuesday, but the team is shifting their rotation during Monday's off day. He'll still take on the Twins, it will just happen a day later than expected.

Odorizzi has a 5.63 ERA in 16 innings.

Jake Odorizzi collapses in middle innings of Wednesday loss

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(4/16/2014)Rays starter Jake Odorizzi has had a Jekyll-Hyde start to the season, following a sensational first start with a terrible one. He was merely mediocre in a loss to Baltimore on Wednesday.

Odorizzi struggled with his control, walking three in giving up three runs in five innings. He began with three shutout innings in retiring nine in a row before surrendering three runs on four hits and three walks in the next two innings combined. His season ERA now rests at 5.63.

He will seek more consistency in his next start, which is slated for Tuesday against Minnesota.

Jake Odorizzi able to make start Wednesday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(4/16/2014)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi made it into the lineup Wednesday at Baltimore despite battling an illness earlier in the week. Odorizzi was scratched from Tuesday's start because of inclement weather, but the game was eventually postponed, giving Odorizzi another day to rest.

Jake Odorizzi set for Wednesday, David Price Thursday

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(4/15/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi will start the team's series finale Wednesday against the Orioles according to the Tampa Bay Times, after having his start Tuesday postponed due to rain. With the teams opting not to play a double-header, David Price will now take the mound Thursday to open a series against the Yankees.

At this point, it is not clear if the Rays plan to change the rotation beyond Thursday's series opener.

Rays-Orioles game postponed Tuesday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(4/15/2014)The Rays/Orioles game was postponed Tuesday due to inclement weather. No date yet has been announced for a makeup game.

Odorizzi said he feels better and could have started Tuesday, but the team decided not to start him cause of the bad weather in Baltimore.

Jake Odorizzi (illness) expected to start Tuesday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(4/14/2014)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi was sent back to the team hotel Monday because he wasn't feeling well, according to The Tampa Tribune. However, he is expected to make his start Tuesday at Baltimore.

Jake Odorizzi loses it in the middle innings against Royals

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(4/9/2014)Rays right-hander Jake Odorizzi followed a sensational start to open the season in his first start with a terrible one Wednesday in Kansas City.

Odorizzi began the game with three shutout innings, but collapsed thereafter. He gave up two runs on three singles in the fourth and five runs on six hits in the fifth. That rally was capped by a three-run homer by Alex Gordon.

The 24-year-old Odorizzi had his ERA skyrocket from 0.00 to 5.73 in the defeat. He will attempt to lower it Tuesday in Baltimore.

Jake Odorizzi earns first big-league win in dominant outing

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(4/4/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi put together a dominant outing, earning his first career win on Friday against the Rangers.

Making his first start of the season after earning the final spot in the rotation in spring, Odorizzi allowed only three hits and three walks while striking out four over six scoreless innings pitched. He tossed 95 pitches, 57 of which were strikes.

Jake Odorizzi strikes out five in loss Tuesday

(3/25/2014)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi surrendered three earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five in five innings in his team's 4-2 loss to the Red Sox Tuesday.

Odorizzi was recently named the team's fifth starter and could challenge for the AL Rookie of the Year award if he lives up to his potential. He owns a 4.24 ERA and 13:8 K:BB ratio in 17 innings this spring.

Jake Odorizzi beats out Cesar Ramos for final rotation spot

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/22/2014)Rays manager Joe Maddon named Jake Odorizzi as the team's fifth starter. Odorizzi beat out Erik Bedard and Cesar Ramos for the spot, the Tampa Bay Times reports. Ramos will be moved to the bullpen and Bedard will likely opt out of his contract.

Odorizzi allowed six runs -- five earned -- on 13 hits and six walks while striking out eight over 12 innings of work in Grapefruit League play.

Jake Odorizzi hits a bump

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(3/21/2014)Locked in a battle for the final rotation spot with a decision looming, Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi did not make a compelling final case Thursday against the Twins.

Odorizzi came into the game in relief of Cesar Ramos, and struggled through his worst outing of the spring. He was tagged for four runs -- three earned -- on six hits and a walk, while striking out one batter and picking up the save over four innings of work in a 5-4 win.

Odorizzi had not allowed more than a run in any of his previous outings, so this poor outing came at a poor time. With a decision expected by Saturday according to MLB.com, Odorizzi carries a 3.75 ERA in five outings, with eight strikeouts and six walks in 12 innings of work.

Rays close to making decision on fifth starter

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3/18/2014)Rays manager Joe Maddon said he expects to make a decision on the team's fifth starting pitcher after one more turn through the spring rotation, per The Tampa Tribune.

Jake Odorizzi moving toward landing place in rotation

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(3/15/2014)Rays young right-hander Jake Odorizzi could be on the verge of securing the fifth rotation spot. He took another step forward Saturday with a solid outing against Pittsburgh despite some wildness.

Odorizzi gave up just one earned run on two hits in 3 2/3 innings. He walked three and struck out two. His spring ERA remained at 2.25.

The always unpredictable Joe Maddon is also considering Cesar Ramos, Erik Bedard and Nate Karns for the last spot in the rotation.

Rays trio to pitch Saturday with rotation spot on line

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(3/14/2014)Rays rotation candidates Jake Odorizzi, Cesar Ramos and Erik Bedard will all pitch Saturday in outings that will help determine the fifth spot, per the Tampa Tribune. Joe Maddon said all three will receive one more assignment before a decision is made.

Nathan Karns is also in the running for the rotation spot. He and Odorizzi have had the strongest springs.

Jake Odorizzi fares well against tough Boston lineup

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3/10/2014)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi, who is competing for the final spot in the team's rotation, allowed a run for the first time in three spring outings Monday against the Red Sox. Odorizzi, who made his first spring start Monday, held Boston to one run on two hits and one walk in 2 1/3 innings.

The right-hander also struck out one, while facing a Red Sox lineup that featured Dustin Pedroia, David Ortiz, Mike Napoli, Shane Victorino and Xander Bogaerts. The only run Odorizzi allowed came on Will Middlebrooks' RBI double in the bottom of the second.

Odorizzi has a 2.08 ERA through 4 1/3 spring innings. He also has one save.

Competition for final spot in Rays' rotation down to four pitchers

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3/9/2014)The competition for the final spot in the Rays' rotation is down to four candidates after Enny Romero and Alex Colome were optioned to the minors Saturday. Jake Odorizzi, Nathan Karns, Erik Bedard and Cesar Ramos are the four remaining options for the last spot in the team's rotation.

"You look at each one individually," manager Joe Maddon said, per MLB.com. "Let's say Odorizzi. Here's a guy vying for a job and he's out there working on a new pitch (changeup). It's a beautiful thing. And now he's made some progress with that.

"Karns had a little bit of a setback the other day [general soreness]. He came back and was throwing the ball well, kept the ball down. And Bedard had a nice outing his last time out. Bedard's velocity came up a little bit. Odorizzi's developing this other pitch. And Karns is just kind of interesting the way he throws the ball hard and down. That's what I've focused on with all three."

Jake Odorizzi tinkering with a splitter

Odorizzi has worked with Alex Cobb during camp on the pitch. Cobb started throwing a splitter/changeup hybrid in 2009. It was a big part of his success in the majors last season. Odorizzi asked Cobb to show him how to grip the pitch, and has been working on it ever since. Odorizzi used his first two spring appearances to refine the pitch. "At this point there’s nothing wrong with throwing it to death," Odorizzi said. "My other pitches are fine right now. They feel perfect."

Odorizzi is fighting for the final spot in the team's rotation this spring. He posted a 3.94 ERA in 29 2/3 innings last year.

Jake Odorizzi looking to make a name for himself

Odorizzi is expected to come into camp looking to compete for a starting role. He was acquired by the team in the Wil Myers deal, and is looking to get out from [Myers'] shadow this year." Odorizzi will be looking to take over the fifth spot in the rotation after Jeremy Hellickson will miss time due to surgery.

Odorizzi was able to get some experience in the majors last season, starting four games with the club. He posted a 3.94 ERA over 29 2/3 innings.

Rays have in-house options to replace injured starting pitcher

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(2/3/2014)Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson is expected to be out until at least mid-May after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow last week, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The paper suggests the Rays could sign a free agent or trade for a starting pitcher, but they do have in-house options to replace Hellickson.

Marc Topkin of the Times suggests Jake Odorizzi would likely be the top option to pitch in Hellickson absence, but also mentions Alex Colome and Enny Romero as replacement starters.

Hellickson has been a regular member of the Rays rotation all season but pitched in relief Sept. 20 after going 1-6 with a 7.75 ERA and 1.85 WHIP in his previous nine starts. Odorizzi, a 23-year-old prospect, has spent most of this season at Triple-A Durham but allowed just one hit and one walk in 3 2/3 innings of relief in that same extra-inning game.

Rays get use out of Jake Odorizzi

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(9/21/2013)The Rays recalled pitcher Jake Odorizzi prior to Friday's 18-inning marathon win over the Orioles. Odorizzi pitched in the game for Tampa Bay.

The 23-year-old was impressive in his first action for the Rays since the end of August. He went 3 1/3 scoreless innings and allowed just one hit and one walk with two strikeouts. His ERA is at 4.39 for the year for Tampa over 26 2/3 innings.

Jake Odorizzi expected to rejoin Rays

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(9/15/2013)The Tampa Tribune reports the Rays are planning on promoting Jake Odorizzi upon the conclusion of the Triple-A title game Tuesday. Odorizzi has made five appearances (four starts) with the Rays this season, going 0-1 with a 5.09 ERA.

Jake Odorizzi sent down

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(8/30/2013)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi has been optioned back to Triple-A Durham Friday.

Odorizzi was expected to make just one start, so the move is expected. Odorizzi has a 5.09 ERA in five games.

Jake Odorizzi loses in pitchers' duel

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(8/29/2013)Jake Odorizzi allowed just one run over five innings, but he wound up as the losing pitcher in the Rays' defeat at the hands of the Angels on Thursday.

Odorizzi allowed just four hits and two walks, striking out three. He now has an 0-1 record and a 5.09 ERA.

Jake Odorizzi recalled for start

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(8/29/2013)Rays pitcher Jake Odorizzi has been recalled for Thursday's start against the Angels.

In order to make room on the active roster, pitcher Jeff Beliveau was sent to the minors. Odorizzi has a 6.00 ERA in four games in the majors.

Odorizzi will make a spot start as Matt Moore is likely to return in that rotation spot for the following turn.

Odorizzi has a 6.00 ERA over 18 innings for the Rays this season. He has a 3.33 ERA over 22 Triple-A starts.

Jake Odorizzi continues to pitch well for Durham

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(7/18/2013)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi has pitched well since his latest demotion to Triple-A Durham in mid-June. Odorizzi is 2-1 with a 1.71 ERA and 0.80 WHIP in his last four starts.

Odorizzi also has 23 strikeouts in 26 1/3 innings since his demotion. He's 7-2 with a 3.20 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 14 starts for Durham. He has 83 strikeouts in 81 2/3 innings.

Jake Odorizzi pitches well before demotion

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(6/18/2013)The Rays called upon Jake Odorizzi to start Tuesday's doubleheader nightcap in Boston. Odorizzi certainly did a fine job before getting optioned back to Triple-A Durham after the game.

He gave up only one run on five hits and no walks over 5 2/3 innings and was losing 1-0 when he left the game. The Rays ended up losing in the bottom of the ninth on a walk-off homer by Jonny Gomes.

Odorizzi struck out two and threw 96 pitches on the outing, as his ERA now at 6.00 after his third start. He's yet to factor into a decision and doesn't have another start scheduled for now.

Jake Odorizzi to pitch in doubleheader

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/17/2013)The Rays announced Monday starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi will be recalled from Triple-A Durham to start the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. Odorizzi, who is one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, has a pair of no-decisions, 9.00 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in two starts for Tampa Bay this season.

Jake Odorizzi shipped back to Triple-A

Odorizzi surrendered two runs in 3 1/3 innings of relief against the Royals on Thursday. He has an 8.03 ERA and a 1.70 WHIP in 12 1/3 innings of work in the majors. He is expected to rejoin the starting rotation at Triple-A.

Jake Odorizzi coming back to the bigs

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/11/2013)The Rays are expected to call up right-hander Jake Odorizzi Tuesday, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Though Odorizzi made two starts for the Rays earlier this season, allowing nine earned runs in nine innings, he would likely work in relief this time around with Kyle Farnsworth nursing a sore elbow.

Odorizzi has been exclusively a starter at Triple-A Durham this year, going 5-1 with a 3.90 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 10 starts.

Jake Odorizzi headed back to Triple-A

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(5/28/2013)The Rays optioned starter Jake Odorizzi to Triple-A Durham following Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

Odorizzi filled in for starter David Price, but allowed nine runs over nine innings in two starts and will not take the ball Wednesday against Miami. Tampa has not decided who will start, but Chris Archer is an option.

Jake Odorizzi can't make early lead stand

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(5/27/2013)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi got an early lead against the hapless Marlins Monday and looked like he might be on his way to an easy, first major-league victory, but he could not make it stand up.

Despite being gifted a 6-0 lead after two innings, Odorizzi earned a no-decision in the outing, as he surrendered six runs in just four innings of work before being pulled. He allowed eight hits and one walk, including a three-run home run. He struck out two batters, in a 10-6 win.

Odorizzi’s ERA now sits at 9.00 after two outings, with nine earned runs allowed on 13 hits and two walks in nine innings.

Odorizzi will try to bounce back for his first win in his next start, scheduled for Saturday in Cleveland.

Jake Odorizzi pushed back to Monday

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(5/22/2013)The Rays made a change to their rotation plans Wednesday. They announced Alex Cobb and Jake Odorizzi will swap places, with Cobb starting Sunday against the Yankees and Odorizzi moving back to Monday against the Marlins.

Odorizzi made his season debut Monday against the Blue Jays, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out six.

Jake Odorizzi takes no-decision in Tampa debut

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(5/20/2013)Starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi made his Tampa Bay debut Monday at Toronto, taking a no-decision after tossing five innings. The right-hander was charged with three runs on five hits and one walk, while striking out six.

Odorizzi, who made two starts for the Royals last season, got off to a rough start. He allowed two runs in the first inning and another run in the second inning. However, he settled down to toss three straight scoreless innings before turning the game over to the bullpen.

"Starting off I just couldn't get in a groove," Odorizzi said. "Once I did, it felt good."

Odorizzi is expected to remain in the rotation while David Price is on the disabled list. Unless they skip his next start because of Thursday's off-day, then Odorizzi should be back on the hill Sunday against the Yankees.

Jake Odorizzi officially recalled for start

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(5/19/2013)The Rays officially added starter Jake Odorizzi to the 25-man roster on Sunday after a win over the Orioles, the Tampa Bay Times reports. Odorizzi is recalled from Triple-A Durham with Jeff Beliveau going back down.

Odorizzi is taking over David Price's vacated spot in the rotation for as long as Price is on the disabled list. He begins with a start Monday against Toronto.

Jake Odorizzi to remain in David Price's rotation spot

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(5/19/2013)Rays starter Jake Odorizzi, who will take David Price's start Monday against Toronto, will make all of Price's starts until the Cy Young winner returns, the Tampa Tribune reports.

Part of the trade that sent former Ray James Shields to Kansas City, Odorizzi is 4-0 with a 3.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings over eight starts with Triple-A Durham this season.

Rays tab Jake Odorizzi to start Monday

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(5/18/2013)The Rays have selected starting pitching prospect Jake Odorizzi to make Monday's start against the Blue Jays, the team announced Saturday. Odorizzi takes the rotation spot of David Price, who is on the disabled list with a triceps strain.

Part of the trade that sent former Ray James Shields to Kansas City, Odorizzi is 4-0 with a 3.83 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings over eight starts with Triple-A Durham this season.

Jake Odorizzi likely option to replace David Price

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(5/17/2013)Rays starting pitcher prospect Jake Odorizzi is the most likely option to fill in for David Price in the starting rotation, a source told The Tampa Bay Times. The Rays have yet to officially announce Monday's starter against the Blue Jays.

Odorizzi, along with Chris Archer, Alex Torres and Alex Colome, are all under consideration to replace Price in the rotation while he is out. Price is hoping to be out until at least early June.

Odorizzi is the favorite to be recalled among Rays' beat writers. Archer started Thursday for Triple-A Durham, so he would be pitching on short rest if recalled. Torres was promoted to the majors Thursday and could be used in long relief. Colome last started for Durham Monday.

Signs pointing to Jake Odorizzi being promoted

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(5/16/2013)The Rays placed starting pitcher David Price (triceps) on the disabled list Thursday, which creates an opening in their rotation for Monday's game at Toronto. With Chris Archer making his scheduled start for Triple-A Durham Thursday, it appears Jake Odorizzi remains the leading candidate to replace Price in the rotation, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Jake Odorizzi leading candidate to replace David Price?

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(5/16/2013)Although no official announcement has been made, Rays starting pitcher David Price (triceps) seems destined for a stint on the disabled list and starting pitcher prospect Jake Odorizzi appears to be the most likely candidate to replace the left-hander in the rotation, suggests the Tampa Bay Times.

Odorizzi, who was acquired in the James Shields trade this offseason, is 4-0 with a 3.83 ERA and .213 opponents' batting average in eight starts. He has struck out 47, walked 15 and has allowed seven home runs in 44 2/3 innings.

Keep an eye on Chris Archer and Jake Odorizzi

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(5/15/2013)Looking at the most-viewed players list Wednesday night, I saw a pair of Rays' minor-league pitchers creeping up towards the middle of the list. Nothing gets past clever Fantasy owners, who realized that David Price suffered an injury to his throwing arm and could miss his next start.

Even though the team has not made an official decision on Price's status, Fantasy owners found their ways to both Jake Odorizzi and Chris Archer's pages, on the off chance that the team will call up one or the other.

Wait until the team tabs one of them to get the call in Price's place, however, whichever one does get called up would be worth grabbing in most Fantasy formats. Archer has a better pedigree as a prospect, ranking 36th on Baseball America's prospect rankings this season as opposed to 92nd for Odorizzi. However, Odorizzi has been better this season for Triple-A Durham.

Of course, this could all be moot if Price ends up missing no time. Keep a close eye on the Rays' plans when looking at either pitcher.

Jake Odorizzi pitches in for Triple-A no-hitter

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(5/6/2013)Rays starting pitcher prospect Jake Odorizzi combined with three other pitchers to throw a no-hitter for Triple-A Durham Sunday. Odorizzi did most of the work, tossing seven shutout innings.

He walked four batters and struck out three, while winning a third straight start.

"The approach was the same as every game," Odorizzi said, per MLB.com. "I was just throwing the fastball and mixing in my other stuff, trying to keep guys off-balanced. That's basically what we did today. I left some stuff up today, and the one or two times they hit balls decent, they were right at guys. It was one of those days when everything was going right."

Odorizzi is 3-0 with a 2.65 ERA and .178 opponents' batting average in six starts. He hasn't allowed a run in his last two starts (12 innings). Odorizzi has 39 strikeouts in 34 innings.

Jake Odorizzi among Triple-A strikeout leaders

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(5/1/2013)Rays pitching prospect Jake Odorizzi won his second straight start for Triple-A Durham Monday by tossing five shutout innings against Syracuse. Odorizzi allowed four hits and struck out six.

The right-hander has the second-most strikeouts in the International League with 36. Odorizzi is 2-0 with a 3.33 ERA and .214 opponents' batting average through five starts. He also has allowed four home runs and issued nine walks in 27 innings.

Jake Odorizzi off to promising start

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(4/9/2013)Rays pitcher prospect Jake Odorizzi was outstanding in his season debut for Triple-A Durham Monday. Odorizzi struck out eight in 6 2/3 scoreless innings, while allowing just two walks and four hits.

"I was happy today, everything was working," Odorizzi said, per MLB.com. "I had good control, good command of every pitch. My off-speed stuff was good. I was mixing speeds, and that helped me out later on in the game, getting out of some jams, especially in the sixth."

Odorizzi will have to wait

Odorizzi hits minor bump

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(3/1/2013)Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi yielded three runs and five hits in two innings during Tampa Bay's 5-4 loss to Toronto in Grapefruit League action Friday. Odorizzi made his second appearance of the spring and cruised through the first inning before being tagged for all of his runs in the second on a pair of homers. He finished with three strikeouts and a walk before being replaced at the start of the third inning by Chris Archer.

Odorizzi seeking opportunity

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(2/24/2013)Tampa Bay starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi hurled a scoreless inning of relief against Minnesota in Grapefruit League action Sunday. Odorizzi, who is entering his first season with the Rays after arriving in an offseason trade from Kansas City, replaced starter Chris Archer in the second inning and finished with one walk and no strikeouts. The 22-year-old has appeared in just two games at the major-league level, both coming last season.

Odorizzi ready to compete

(2/18/2013)Jake Odorizzi told MLB.com on Monday that he thought he could make the Royals rotation this spring. After being traded to the Rays in the James Shields deal this offseason, the right-hander thinks the tougher competition to be a starter will bring out the best in him. "I think it's going to be good," said Odorizzi. "Competition always makes you better. I think I was so close last year to breaking in with the team, [that] this year, I think it's going to give me an advantage that I kind of know what it takes now."